Erolfa
Erolfa by Creed is a masculine-leaning eau de parfum from 1992 in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, lemon and melon, moves into marine accord, juniper berry and coriander and dries down to sandalwood, musk and ambergris. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
- Melon Soft, watery sweetness. Often paired with aquatics.
Heart
- Marine Accord Generic 'ocean' — salt, air and water. Clean and uncomplicated.
- Juniper Berry Gin, basically. Piney, dry and bracing.
- Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.
Smells like this
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- Xerjoff 40 Knots
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- Rasasi Hawas Ice
- Pineward Coastal Veil
- Rasasi Hawas Fire
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